Japanese phrase
___を使ってもいいですか？ ___ o tsuka tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Could I use ___?
When to use it
Politely asks whether using an item or place is allowed. It is useful in casual and polite everyday conversations.
Example dialogue
このペンを使ってもいいですか？ ko no pe n o tsuka tte mo i i de su ka
Could I use this pen?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Yes, go ahead.